Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at least 25 arrests are listed as taking place in Federal Way, according to data from the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights (UWCHR).
The UWCHR report is drawn from a release of I-213 forms as part of an ongoing settlement, and is summarized in a report titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” I-213 documents are records of the apprehension of non-citizens.
According to the report, the majority of these arrests were of individuals with no criminal charges. The accuracy of this city specificity depends on the accuracy of I-213 forms that were filled out by ICE officers, which means they are subject to error. But it still adds to the overall picture of what activity is taking place in the community…